Behind every major programme is a project manager—but how do they get there? For a practical and informative conversation on the current PM job market, Riccardo sits down with Mukhtar Kadiri, whose extensive project management experience has culminated in his work as a Program Director and Career Coach, where he helps project management professionals compete for high-compensation roles in the industry.


Though the hiring environment for PMs today varies by niche and region, competition is heavy across the board, and Mukhtar recommends all job searchers have a strategy—that they approach the search like a project in itself. He and Riccardo explore how candidates can use AI to make the most of their application process and the essential steps to get a foot in the door. Mukhtar has tips for employers and hiring managers, as well.

Job searching is a skill, Mukhtar stresses, and this episode offers actionable ideas of how to approach the work intentionally. Specific and backed by plenty of real-world experience, Muhktar’s perspective is essential listening for employees and employers alike, whether they’re currently on the job hunt or planning to begin searching in the future.


Key Takeaways

  • How today’s PM job market is changing competition, screening, and expectations;
  • The five-part strategy, from application to highest offer, that hones your job search skills;
  • Why you need to pitch differently to recruiters and hiring managers;
  • How to utilize AI beyond asking it to write your cover letter for you;
  • The traits employers should emphasize to win the best candidate.

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  • “Job searching is a skill” - Mukhtar Kadiri

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